Get ready to sell NOW!

Thinking about selling your house this spring? With interest rates still low and the tax benefit for buyers extended, having this thought is good!

And, NOW is the time to start getting your house ready for the market. The impetus for my writing on this subject is the condition of my own yard now. Maybe you share some of the same problems that I do. I'm not going to sell, but still I must address these issues. Even more so are they important to someone considering selling.

Because I know that early spring is a very busy time for "professional yard people" I'm going to get on the list of my favorite one this week. Let's see, there's the ornamental plum that was uprooted, taking with it two rhododendrons; there's the other ornamental plum that was set too close to the house by the previous owners and is damaging a gutter. There's the liriope that must be cut back at the appropriate time. There's the fence that is leaning backwards a bit and the decking that must be cleaned and treated. The bermuda grass in one of the beds in front of the house was killed, but still needs to be cleaned out. And that same bed needs the two azaleas that were killed replaced. The perennial bed looks decent, but the rose garden shows its neglect. And staining the concrete front porch would certainly create a better first impression.

Get the gist?? The first impression that the ONE buyer that is needed for your house gets is created before anyone enters the front door (I painted mine before cold weather hit--you may need to do yours!)

So, let's get busy. I'll do mine because some of it HAS to be done (the plum tree fell across one of the approaches to the back deck) and the rest of it will make me feel so much better! You'll gain that last benefit, too. And, you'll have taken the first step toward getting your house sold in the least amount of time for the most money. (That's what EVERY seller wants!)

We'll discuss in further posts other beneficial improvements on the outside, then we'll move inside. Have fun!!